How to call the UK from Japan
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Japan
How to make a call to the UK from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so London is 010 44 20 and not 010 44 020.
- Fails
- 010 44 020
- Works
- 010 44 20
- 010Japan exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 010 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London010 4420then the local number
- Birmingham010 44121then the local number
- Glasgow010 44141then the local number
- Manchester010 44161then the local number
- Sheffield010 44114then the local number
- Leeds010 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh010 44131then the local number
- Liverpool010 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham and other cities
Each city has its own area code right after 44. A 10-digit number is the longest UK number after 44.
- Birmingham010 44 121
- Bristol010 44 117
- Cardiff010 44 29
- Leicester010 44 116
Save UK contacts with +44
For calling the UK cell phones and landlines alike, save the number with +44. Leave out the 0 after 44.
- Fails
- +44 0121
- Works
- +44 121
Call a UK toll free number
How do I call the UK from Japan on a toll free number? Dial it like any other UK number. Some do not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 010, or + from a mobile
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.51/min. docomo and SoftBank include the UK in no plan, and au needs its 国際通話定額 add-on, so a call from your phone is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 30× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $1.51 |
 | $1.37 + tax |
 | $1.51 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and October, when UK daylight saving time starts and ends.
- Time difference
- March to October: 8 hours behind Tokyo
- October to March: 9 hours behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Japan on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
Are calls to the UK included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.51 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Japan?
For London, dial 010 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Japan for free: is a free call to the UK possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the UK from Japan on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 44, then the number
How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 010 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 8 hours behind Tokyo. October to March: 9 hours behind Tokyo